Aquaculture drives global seafood growth

Aquaculture is growing faster than capture fisheries, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Global seafood production is expected to reach 200.5 million tonnes in 2026, with aquaculture rising by 2.9 percent to 108.7 million tonnes.

Capture fisheries are projected to decline by 1.1 percent to 91.8 million tonnes. Global trade in aquatic animal products is expected to reach $202.3 billion in 2026, with China and the European Union as major importers.